This application is notified under section 17SC of the Conservation Act 1987. The Minister of Conservation has received an application for a licence and easement, for a term of 30 years, concession from:
Applicant
Applicant: Lex Lindley, Marie Lindley and Brent Smith
Location of proposed activity: Sounds Foreshore Reserve fronting Lot 5 DP 4223 property
Concession type: Licence for access and retaining structures; easement for conveying electricity and water.
Map reference: Approximate map references NZTM: X 1696681.67; Y 5439110.93
Summary of proposal: Application to occupy the Sounds Foreshore Reserve with access structures of steps and path, retaining walls and service utilities.
Application document:
How to make a submission
Submissions closed Thursday 14 February 2026 at 5 pm.
Decision
No submissions were received. A decision was made to approve the application and grant a concession for 30 years.
Contact
If you have any questions about the application or the submission process, contact Trish Gill, Permissions Advisor via email: tgill@doc.govt.nz